Thread: Timber posts for my workshop

Originally Posted by gordonwindeyer

I am in the process of building my workshop. It has a second story, part of which is supported by 300mmX3600mm timber posts (engineer's spec).
My builder has proposed treated pine.
Being a woodie, I had in mind some nice rustic beams which have seen a bit of life, but not sure where to go to source them at a sensible price. Any suggestions for either new or old, hardwood or softwood?
I have seen some newly cut hardwood logs which are cut into stainer posts for farm fences.

Regards

Gordon

maybe u could just cover the TP with some recycled overlay flooring or similar:confused:

The builders gunna have enough problems moving that size pine around.
If you go to hardwood etc he might not even be able to handle it so expect the price to go right up if you use hardwood.

300mm as in 300 square?

300mm diametre or better still 300mm square ie 300x300mm in cross section.

regards

Gordon

You won't get anything in 300mm for a sensible price, try looking in demolision sectiion of TP you might an old industrial building comming down